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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dental Hygienist

For Students 9th - 10th
A great website outlining all aspects of a career as a dental hygienist. Includes information about employment, current job outlook, nature of the work, training, and more.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pharmacy Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
The US Department of Labor site offers substantial information on the Pharmacy Technician Career. Page provides employment projections detailing nature of the work, employment training, job outlook, and earnings potential.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Published by the Department of Labor, this site details the Radiologic Technician Career. Employment outlook, and projections are provided with training and qualifications data.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
Compares occupations in terms of numbers employed, projected employment growth, earnings, education and training requirements, opportunities for self-employment and part-time work, and unemployment rate.
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Activity
PBS

The Math of Bicycles: Wheel Figure This Out (Grades 4 7)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Several good activities here. Look particularly at Wheel Figure It Out (which is the opening page) and Gearing Up. There are answers to the very good questions at the bottom of each.
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Activity
Trinity University

Trinity University: Inequality and Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Trinity University offers an overview of the problems of inequality in the education system in the United States. Has links to charts and articles about income and education.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Web Service for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
WNET, New York's public television station, offers a free, subscriber service for teachers. You can preview the home page and then register with the site. It provides access to lesson plans, classroom activities, teacher resources,...
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Article
US Department of Education

Us Department of Education: Blueprint for Education Reform [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the education reforms the Obama Administration planned to put in place. (March 2010)
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Website
University of Texas at Austin

Lanic: Latin American Network Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Vast network of information from and about Latin America is provided. Major topic headings include countries, economy, education, government, humanities, science, social sciences, society and culture, recreation, media and communication,...
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Website
US Department of Education

Us Department of Education: Esea as Amended by Iasa Guidance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided by the US Department of Education. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA) to improve our public education system.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Forestry, Conservation, and Logging Occupations

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete description of careers in logging, including loggers, fallers, buckers, equipment operators, choke setters and riggers, sorters, log graders and scalers, and others who work in the wood harvesting occupations. Page contains...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons

For Students 9th - 10th
Occupational outlook for all doctors that details expected job market in future, salary, working conditions, etc.
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Website
The Wharton Group

Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Declaration of Independence (1776)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Our Documents group provides a look at the original, signed Declaration of Independence as well as a print version distributed soon after the original was signed. View and learn about the document and its history. RI.9-10.9 US Documents
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Website
Other

Spanish Abroad, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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Website
Other

Museum of Web Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating site devoted to art and graphics used on the world wide web. Explore the best in buttons, banners, counters, and more.
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Website
Other

Ameri Span Unlimited

For Students 9th - 10th
AmeriSpan Unlimited provides immersion, intern, and educational tours in Spanish-speaking countries. Information on all programs, job opportunities, and travel resources are provided.
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Handout
Other

Public Purpose: Spending and Performance Compared

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the differences in spending and ultimate performance in public and private schools in the U.S. Lots of statistics given - tables included.
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Website
Other

National Museum of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibits, events, educational resources, museum information, etc. on the National Museum of Australia can all be found at this site.
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Article
Other

School Choices: Thoughts Upon the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Written in 1786 by famous Philadelphia physician, Benjamin Rush, this article outlines some of the goals of education in the time of the new republic.
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Website
Other

Yourpage.org

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...
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Activity
Other

George Bernard Shaw/ Life and Excerpts From Works

For Students 9th - 10th
The biography may be brief, but the selections from his works are, as one is entitled, "Gems." The excerpts deal with subjects like education ("Always argue with the teacher."), love and children, marriage and divorce, and a compilation...
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Website
Utah State University

Utah State University: Teacher Link

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Utah State University offers an excellent resource for teachers that includes free lesson plans, YETC resources, NASA lesson plans, and more.
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Handout
Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: Texas Today

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Texas history topics including education, fine arts, sports teams, amusement parks, food, and travel and tourism.